Homemade Apricot Jam, YUMMY!

I was lucky enough to be able to get in on some free apricots from a family in our ward. My boys love homemade apricot jam, so I thought why not. The kids and I went to pick the apricots and they loved it. I finally had to tell them to stop! We then came home and I didn't even have to ask they wanted to help, especially Sadie. We pulled a chair up to the sink, the boys only lasted a few seconds and they thought it was disgusting to have to break the apricots in have to get the seed out. (these are the same boys that put snails on there face and pull worms apart) Go figure. Anyway, Sadie helped me the entire time, I was able to make 2 batches of jam, get a dryer of dried fruit and a pan of apricot leather. I felt so domestic and the kids enjoyed my labors.

Dirt & Diapers

This is one of Sadie's favorite past times. No clothes playing outside in the dirt. Yeah, I know, I thought I was getting a princess, but she pretty much is a tomboy, that's OK so was I. Hopefully she will be a tomboy in a princess dress, does that work?

Schools Out and Summer Has Begun!

This post is a little late, but better late than never.
The last day of school, which was June 12th I told the boys they could have a few buddies over to have a pizza/watergun fight to kick off summer.

They had a ton of fun and noone left our house without being totally drenched. I think it was because Kade got a hold of the hose and everyone else was trying to get him with there little waterguns. Trust to Kade to break the rules of NOT using the Hose. (like father like son)

They had a great time and made some fun memories together.

Irrigation & Homemade Hottubs!

There is nothing like playing in the irrigation ditch and making hottubs out of mudholes on grandpa's farm. My kids thought they were in heaven. They played four 5 hours and didn't come in bored or hungary once. What I would give for irrigation ditch and a few mudholes next to my house here in California.

It was soo fun to watch them play, it brought good o'l memories back when I was a child and my sibling and I would play for hours doing the same thing. I miss the simple life and good old homemade entertainment!

She's Two!!!!

We had a wonderful time in Utah and we were able to celebrate Sadie's 2 year old birthday there with both grandparents. She didn't really know anyone and did a lot more crying than anything, but it was a wonderful day and we are soo blessed to have her in our life.

He's Moving On!

Wow, McKade is moving on from pre-school and going to start kindergarten this fall. He had a wonderful pre-school this year and he really enjoyed every minute of it. The graduation ceremony was cute, they each had their name read and the teacher told some cute little unique thing about each child. Mckades was he was always on task and the best at playing football and baseball.

We love McKade. He is truly a joy in our family. He keeps me humble and makes me smile and giggle each day.

McKade broke down after the graduation was over. I couldn't get him to tell me why he was sad. Finally when we got home he said, Mom, I was sad today because I don't want to go to kindergarten, I am just going to stay little forever.
Mom and Dad wish that was possible buddy.

We love you and are so proud of ALL your accomplishments in school this past year. Have a Fun Summer and Good Luck in kindergarten.

This is a picture at home, after the graduation where Kade said he does not want to go to kindergarten, he is just going to stay little forever.

What a face!

The Secret Waterfall

My brother took us on a drive and in the middle of nowhere we pulled off and hiked into this most beautiful waterfall. The boys all decided they were going to jump. My sister-in-law and I were a little nervous but there were a few men that had jumped before us and we really had no control anyway!

Scott, Mitchell, Doug, Easton and Dawson all decided to take the plunge. We closed our eyes and prayed for the best!

All and All it was awesome, but we did find out the hard way that Sadie gets car sick! That was the only down part on the trip!

A Vacation to Remember!

ALOHA!

We have just returned from our family trip to Maui and I think I am a little depressed. It was wonderful and I can hardly believe we are back and I am back to doing all the mom things, (cleaning, cooking, laundry and fighting kids).

It was a perfect vacation and so wonderful to be able to be with my brother Doug and his wife and 3 boys. Everyone asks how it was, and I say it was Hawaii what is there not to LOVE! Usually I get homesick after a week, but since we had our kids with us Scott and I both thought we could handle another week or so.

It was a vacation we will always remember!